Environmental Hygiene Awareness..



The negative impact on the biosphere as a result of increasing population and consumption is becoming more apparent each year. During the past years, many have tried to raise the awareness level and understanding of citizens of the world to the seriousness of global environmental problems. One should consider current concerns about human activity leading to pollution and the effects on the climate, including .... the disposal of waste products (solid/liquid/air) on the earth. In spite of increased media attention on environmental issues such as global warming, water pollution and health and disease, there is little evidence that post secondary schools in Singapore are teaching more classes in ecology and environmental science or infusing more science based environmental issues into traditional courses in earth science, biology, chemistry and physics. It is evident that they do emphasize the need for students to become more scientifically literate with the ability to "identify scientific issues underlying national and local decisions and express positions that are scientifically and technically informed". Nevertheless, environmental hygiene awareness is to be recognized and appreciated before further enhancement could be implemented.


Monitoring water quality and availability, including mapping of water sources in relation to pollution and contamination, protection of water sources, water sampling and testing, and implementing health, hygiene awareness and education campaigns

1. Food safety and hygiene monitoring 

2. Waste management and general hygiene monitoring, including waste disposal and sanitation   
    advocacy
3. Premises health surveillance 

4. Communicable and environmental-related disease control and monitoring 

5. Vector control and monitoring 

6. Environmental pollution monitoring, including air quality 

7. Disposal of the dead 

8. Radiation and safe energy-use monitoring and control 

9. Basic chemical safety 

10.Noise control